Startup News
When The Government Closes Your Business
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 02:55
When the government comes knocking at small business' door, is throwing in the towel the only alternative? Michael J. Daugherty offers words of advice.
Stocks to Watch: Yum Brands, Take-Two: Monday stocks to watch
Market Watch - 2 Feb 2014 14:01
Shares of Yum Brands Inc. and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., which are scheduled to report quarterly earnings on Monday, are expected to see active trading.
Six Toxic Beliefs That Will Ruin Your Career
Forbes - 3 Feb 2014 01:39
Self-talk is driven by critical beliefs that you hold about yourself, and is manifested in the things that you think as you move through your day. It plays an understated but powerful role in your ability to succeed, bec...
Where Does Crowdfunding Go From Here? Experts Explain
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 04:37
Crowdfunding is a genuine phenomenon. If you include—as many people do—the newly created market for “private issuers publicly raising” or PIPRs using the new SEC rules allowing general solicitation of accredited ...
I Hired The Wrong Guy: Now What?
Forbes - 3 Feb 2014 01:51
Setting: a sunny office in Boulder, Colorado on Monday morning. Mojo the dog is sleeping on a dog bed in the corner. Liz is peering into her monitor, looking at pictures of Godzilla and listening to Godzilla through head...
How The First Time Super Bowl Advertisers Fared.
Forbes - 3 Feb 2014 00:35
“Let’s do a Super Bowl spot.”
A Social Entrepreneur Mixes Minecraft, YouTube And STEM Education
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 23:16
Mine-O-Rama, a for-profit convention for Minecraft YouTubers, will fund The Greatest Science Fair Ever, a nonprofit aimed at STEM education.
Super Bowl Advertising vs. Customer Experience Obsession
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 22:12
Customer experience consultant Micah Solomon on why you shouldn't run a Super Bowl ad--even if you can afford it.
The Nature Conservancy CEO On Entrepreneurship For The Environment
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 22:12
When Mark Tercek took the reigns as CEO of The Nature Conservancy in 2008 he brought a new perspective. As a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Tercek's career evolved into a focus on sustainability, recognizing the vas...
10 Years Later: Entrepreneurial Lessons From Mark Zuckerberg
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 21:27
Tuesday is the 10-year anniversary of the founding of Facebook (FB). From the early days, I’ve followed the company and was intrigued about how Mark Zuckerberg always found ways to win, despite all the calls that his s...
Can Unemployment be Eradicated by Rethinking Jobs?
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 18:47
With U.S unemployment still near 7%, jobs and the economy are top of mind for many of us. Despite all the effort and money pumped into creating jobs, the consensus is that results have been mediocre at best. But...
Hack Your Naps For Productivity And Health Via An MIT And Harvard Med School Researcher
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 18:07
The health benefits of getting enough sleep have received a lot of attention recently. For many of the sleep deprived, an afternoon nap will really help.
Private-Company Growth Slowed in 2013
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 16:04
U.S. GDP might have grown more than expected in the fourth quarter, but data from Sageworks, a financial information company, indicates there’s still room to be concerned about the economy and hiring.
Don't Return Calls From These Area Codes. It's A Scam!
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 04:00
A scam that repeats itself in modified forms every few years is once again spreading throughout the United Sates. Don’t be a victim!
Business Success Requires More Than Good Checklists
Forbes - 2 Feb 2014 02:08
A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. I wish it was that easy. The challenge is that every new busin...